“Dileep had no role in the conspiracy, was made a scapegoat” G. Sureshkumar

G. Sureshkumar, president of the Kerala Film Producers Association told that the arrest is a face-saving exercise by the investigators. he also added that Dileep had no role in the conspiracy. He was made a scapegoat owing to the public pressure on the police and the government.

A senior member of the producers’ association said that Mr Sureshkumar might have to come up with an explanation for taking such a stance when the issue would be taken up for discussion at the association’s meeting.

Three to four projects with the actor in lead role were at various stages of production which is not fallen into dilemma due to the unexpected arrest. These include veteran cinematographer Ramachandra Babu’s Prof. Dinkan; Ratheesh Ambat’s directorial debut Kammarasambhavam; and a movie to be directed by the actor’s close friend Nadirsha.

Representatives of the producers’ association said the cost of Kammarasambhavam and Prof. Dinkan would be around ?12-?15 crore each.